Born in Winder, Mr. McElhannon was the son of the late Omer James McElhannon and Hattie Irene Cheatham McElhannon. He owned and operated B&G Welding until he retired, loved cars from the 1950s and 1960s, and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Nancy Lois Baugus McElhannon of Bogart; daughters, Donna McElhannon Eakin (Ron) of Rutledge and Angie McElhannon (Dave Walsh) of Bogart; grandson, William Cameron Eakin (Corissa) of Rutledge; and great-grandchildren, Bentley, River and Saylah.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m., at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., prior to the service, at Bernstein Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com for the McElhannon family.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
